Aerospace NC CAM/MCAD Resource Programmer III

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Resource Programmer III to design manufacturing resources, create CAM NC programs, MCAD tools and 2D drawings for aerospace parts.

You will train others, work under supervision, and ensure process documentation aligns with Bell Business Systems, GD&T tolerances, and shop operations.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of GD&T and aerospace tolerances.
• Experience with CAM/NC programming and MCAD.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, models, BOMs, technical specs, quality documents, and procedures to perform assigned work.
• Provide MCAD models and 2D drawings for manufacturing planning sequences.
• Develop and maintain tooling/fixture definitions and CAM programs for NC equipment.
• Develop Loft MCAD models, flat patterns and digital tooling.
• Apply NC programming, lofting, engineering, tool design, and manufacturing processes.
• Support producibility assessments and communicate with internal/external customers.

Skills

MCAD

CAM NC Programs

Loft patterns

2D drawings

GD&T

Communication skills

Education

Two years college or three years of aircraft industry experience

Tools

NC Programming

Tooling/Fixture design

Engineering Documentation

Job description

• Under the general supervision of a supervisor or an employee of equal or higher rank, Mfg. Eng. Resource Programmer III is responsible for effective design of manufacturing resources including:
• Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) numerical controlled (NC) programs, Manufacturing Computer Aided Design (MCAD) tools/fixtures, loft patterns, and operational models with associated 2D drawings.
• Must have knowledge of shop production and processing operations.
• Work in accordance with management strategies and concepts as well as program and departmental processes and procedures using Bell Business Systems.
• May train one or more employees.
  
  

• Under the general supervision of a supervisor or an employee of equal or higher rank, Mfg. Eng. Resource Programmer III is responsible for effective design of manufacturing resources including:
• Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) numerical controlled (NC) programs, Manufacturing Computer Aided Design (MCAD) tools/fixtures, loft patterns, and operational models with associated 2D drawings.
• Must have knowledge of shop production and processing operations.
• Work in accordance with management strategies and concepts as well as program and departmental processes and procedures using Bell Business Systems.
• May train one or more employees.
  
  

Worked Performed:

• Interrogate, analyze, comprehend, and interpret various Engineering Drawings, Models, Bills of Materials, Technical Specifications, Quality Documents, Bell Process Framework, and departmental procedures as necessary to perform assigned work.
• Provides MCAD operational models and 2D drawings for manufacturing process planning sequences as required.
• Provide process liaison support for manufacturing operations when MCAD models with 2D drawings exist as required.
• Develops, Creates and Maintains Tooling/Fixture definition for manufacturing operations for all media types including MCAD and manual legacy designs. Executes creation and maintenance of CAM programs and operator instructions for Numerical Controlled equipment.
• Responsible for developing, creating, and maintaining Loft MCAD models, flat patterns and associated digital tooling programs.
• Working knowledge of NC Programming, Loft, Engineering, Tool Design, Manufacturing and Planning processes and procedures.
• Skilled in the concept related to the application of GD&T/Aerospace tolerances Supports producibility assessments when requested.
• Maintains records and schedules of work assigned. Will meet established company cost control standards, schedule and quality requirements to maintain market competitiveness.
• Provide technical assistance to procurement and suppliers as determined by management.
• Execute strong communication skills, both verbal and written, required to communicate and interact between internal and external customers.
• Apply extensive aircraft manufacturing knowledge and be prepared to train, direct, instruct, and check/validate Production Engineering work.
  
  

Required to attend training and complete competency-based testing as required by management to remain current with technological advancements

Experience & Other Requirements:

• Two (2) years college or three (3) years of experience in the aircraft industry or completed related Bell apprentice program.
• Demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities related to the application of GD&T/Aerospace tolerances.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  
  

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

07/21/2026, 1:56:24 PM